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Sports in Northumberland Northumberland is the hub of various sports activities. This city always encourages both amateur and professional to take part in various kind of sports. Its sporting activity is widespread from outdoor to indoor and from water to horse racing. This place is famously known for sports like football and golf. Football which is commonly known as soccer has its deep rooted existence in Northumberland. It is famously played here in every town and village. Many talented football players have left their foot print in this beautiful valley. Due to the presence of various challenging and important golf course, Northumberland is also well-known for its golf events. With the support of two world famous competition courses at Slaley Hall, many mentionable golf tournaments take place in Northumberland. Northumberland is also the place for Rugby. This traditional game has become epoch in this sports dominated area. Race course being situated at Hexham, this place provides the opportunity of 14 days of National Hunt steeplechase (jump) racing during the year. It is one of the most eventful courses of the England. This place has gathered its fames for various leisure and indoor games. Few mentionable leisure games ruling this place are casinos, lottery, cards, bingo etc. This place is also renowned for greyhound racing. Water sports prevalent in Northumberland are among other must-mention sports activities. Due to the presence of 80 mile coast and different rivers and inland lakes, Northumberland has become one of the famous places for water surfing, sea kayaking and sailing. It is safely guarded with small craft and welcoming yacht clubs in various coastal town and village and becomes resting corner for any adeventure sports lovers. At Amble Marina, one can find the facility of 270 berths in order to suit several crafts along with the availibity of beaches like Blyth South Beach, Low Newton near Embleton, Beadnell Bay and Spittal Beach near Berwick. |